We know the nonprofit sector is dealing with an overwhelming amount of uncertainty right now and we don’t expect that to change anytime soon. We might feel powerless, but there are steps we can take now to build greater strength and resilience as we navigate the challenges ahead. We hope the resources here help empower and guide you. We will continue to update this list as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Read our FAQ about what’s anticipated, how to be prepared, and what we’re doing at the policy level.
Tracker
Follow our list of trackers of the Trump administration’s assault on civil society.
Webinar Series
Nonprofit Resilience Under Trump 2.0: The New McCarthyism (CalNonprofits) recording coming shortly
Nonprofit Resilience Under Trump 2.0: Financial Health Check – Contingency Planning in a Volatile Funding Environment (CalNonprofits)
Nonprofit Resilience Under Trump 2.0: Digital Defense for Nonprofits (CalNonprofits)
Preparing the Nonprofit Sector for Trump 2.0: Advocacy Strategies + Lessons from H.R. 9495 (CalNonprofits)
Legal & HR Compliance & Navigating DEI Restrictions
Nonprofit Legal Compliance in an Unfriendly Political Environment (Nonprofit Quarterly)
List of compliance matters to prepare to address a threat.
DEI Initiatives in the Crosshairs of the Administration: What Nonprofits Need to Know to Mitigate Their Risk (Tenenbaum Law Group)
Multi-State Guidance Concerning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Employment Initiatives
The Attorneys General of 16 state, including California, issued this guidance to help nonprofits and businesses understanding the continuing viability and importance of DEI and accessibility efforts to a legally compliant and thriving workplace.
Scenario Planning
Nonprofit Scenario Planning (The Bridgespan Group)
Guide to build scenario plans to successfully navigate uncertainty of local, national, or even global events.
Balancing Transparency and Data Protection (Candid)
Financial Modeling
12 Urgent Financial Action Steps for Nonprofits: A 2025 Checklist
An action checklist designed to build your organization’s agility under turbulent conditions.
Finance Fundamentals for Nonprofits (Nonprofit Finance Fund)
A collection of tools and resources to help you navigate change and opportunity.
Navigating Through Times of Financial Crisis (Nonprofit Finance Fund)
Assess your nonprofit’s potential financial risks and create a plan to respond to them.
The Strong Nonprofits Toolkit (The Wallace Foundation/BDO)
Free tools, articles, reports, a self-assessment and other resources that BDO (formerly FMA) has identified as particularly useful to organizations that want to develop their financial skills.
Nonprofit Advocacy
NEW! CalNonprofits Guide to Effective Meetings with CA State Legislators
Practical strategies for effectively engaging state legislators, including tips on scheduling, preparation, communication, and follow-up.
CalNonprofits Guide to Members of the California State Legislature
Get to know all members of the California State Legislature, including nonprofit affiliations.
Engage Your Elected Officials
Links to connect with your state and US representatives
CalNonprofits’ National Advocacy Resource list
Share Your Story with CalNonprofits
CalNonprofits is collecting real-world impacts of recent federal decisions on nonprofits. Your survey response helps us advocate for nonprofit protections with legislators and the media.
